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Menadiol sodium phosphate tablets

Menadiol sodium phosphate is a man-made form of vitamin K for people who cannot absorb sufficient vitamin K from food.

Vitamin K is important for blood clotting - a lack of it can lead to unwanted bleeding.

Take the tablets regularly every day.

At a glance

  • Menadiol sodium phosphate is a man-made form of vitamin K.

  • It is used to prevent vitamin K deficiency, especially if you cannot absorb fats well.

  • Take your tablets exactly as your doctor tells you, usually 1-4 tablets daily.

  • Side-effects are unlikely, but tell your doctor if you get yellow skin or eyes.

  • Tell your doctor if you have other conditions, are pregnant, or take other medicines.

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About menadiol sodium phosphate

نوع الدواء

A form of vitamin K

يستخدم لـ

Prevention of vitamin K deficiency

يُعرف أيضًا باسم

Menadiol diphosphate, menadiol phosphate, menadiol

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أقراص

Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin which is essential for blood clotting. It also plays a role in bone health.

ت lack of vitamin K can lead to unwanted bleeding. Most people can get sufficient vitamin K from the food they eat. It occurs naturally in many foods, especially green leafy vegetables such as cabbage and spinach, green peas and beans, watercress, asparagus, broccoli, oats and whole wheat. Menadiol sodium phosphate is an alternative form of vitamin K for people who are unable to absorb sufficient vitamin K from their diet because of difficulties absorbing fatty substances. It is a man-made, water-soluble form of vitamin K which can help prevent deficiency.

To make sure that this is the right treatment for you, before you start taking the tablets it is important that your doctor or pharmacist knows:

  • If you have been told you have either vitamin E deficiency or glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency (this is an inherited disorder which causes problems after eating foods such as fava beans).

  • If you are pregnant or breastfeeding. This is because you may need to stop taking menadiol sodium phosphate towards the end of your pregnancy.

  • إذا كنت تتناول أي أدوية أخرى. يشمل ذلك أي أدوية تتناولها والتي يمكن شراؤها بدون وصفة طبية، بالإضافة إلى الأدوية العشبية والمكملات الغذائية.

  • إذا كنت قد تعرضت في أي وقت مضى لرد فعل تحسسي تجاه دواء.

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  • Before you start the treatment, read the manufacturer's printed information leaflet from inside your pack. It will give you more information about the tablets.

  • Take menadiol sodium phosphate exactly as your doctor tells you to. Your dose will be adjusted to suit you, but it is usual for an adult to take 1-4 tablets daily. Your doctor will tell you what the right dose is for you, and this information will also be printed on the label of the pack of tablets to remind you about what the doctor said to you.

  • You can take the tablet at whatever time of day you find easiest to remember, but try to take your doses at the same time of day, each day. You can take the tablet either before or after a meal.

  • If you forget to take a dose at your usual time, take it as soon as you remember. If you do not remember until the following day then leave out the missed dose - do not take two doses together to make up for a forgotten dose.

  • حاول الحفاظ على مواعيدك المنتظمة مع طبيبك. هذا لكي يتمكن طبيبك من متابعة تقدمك.

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Menadiol sodium phosphate is unlikely to cause any unwanted side-effects. Very occasionally, there can be a problem with red blood cells which can lead to anaemia or jaundice. Although this happens only rarely, if you develop any yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes, or if you think you may be anaemic, you should tell your doctor.

إذا شعرت بأي أعراض أخرى تعتقد أنها قد تكون بسبب الأقراص، يرجى التحدث مع طبيبك أو الصيدلي للحصول على مزيد من النصائح.

  • احفظ جميع الأدوية بعيدًا عن متناول ورؤية الأطفال.

  • احفظه في مكان بارد وجاف، بعيدًا عن الحرارة المباشرة والضوء.

معلومات هامة عن جميع الأدوية

If you buy any medicines 'over the counter', check with a pharmacist that they are safe to take with your prescribed medicines.

إذا كنت على وشك إجراء عملية جراحية أو علاج أسنان، يرجى إخبار الشخص الذي يقوم بالعلاج بالأدوية التي تتناولها.

لا تأخذ أبدًا أكثر من الجرعة الموصوفة. إذا كنت تشك في أنك أو شخص آخر قد تناول جرعة زائدة من هذا الدواء، اذهب إلى قسم الحوادث والطوارئ في مستشفى منطقتك. خذ العبوة معك، حتى لو كانت فارغة.

هذا الدواء لك. لا تعطه لأشخاص آخرين حتى لو بدت حالتهم مشابهة لحالتك.

لا تحتفظ بالأدوية منتهية الصلاحية أو غير المرغوب فيها. خذها إلى صيدليتك المحلية التي ستتولى التخلص منها نيابة عنك.

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الأسئلة الشائعة

What is vitamin K and why is it important?

Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin that is vital for your blood to clot properly. It also plays a role in keeping your bones healthy.

How do people usually get enough vitamin K?

Most people get sufficient vitamin K from the foods they eat. It's naturally found in many foods, especially green leafy vegetables like cabbage, spinach, watercress, and broccoli, as well as green peas, beans, oats, and whole wheat.

Why might someone need to take menadiol sodium phosphate instead of just getting vitamin K from food?

Menadiol sodium phosphate is a special form of vitamin K for individuals who have difficulty absorbing fatty substances. This means they cannot absorb enough vitamin K from their diet, and this man-made, water-soluble form helps prevent deficiency.

Are there any specific medical conditions or deficiencies that my doctor should know about before I start taking menadiol sodium phosphate?

Yes, it's important that your doctor knows if you have been diagnosed with either vitamin E deficiency or glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency. G6PD is an inherited disorder that can cause issues after consuming certain foods like fava beans.

What should I do if I forget to take a dose of menadiol sodium phosphate?

If you miss a dose at your usual time, take it as soon as you remember. However, if you don't remember until the next day, you should skip the missed dose. Do not take two doses at once to compensate for a forgotten one.

What are the common side-effects of menadiol sodium phosphate?

Menadiol sodium phosphate is generally not expected to cause many unwanted side-effects. Very rarely, it can affect red blood cells, potentially leading to anaemia or jaundice. If you notice any yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes, or suspect you might be anaemic, you should inform your doctor.

Can I take menadiol sodium phosphate if I am pregnant or breastfeeding?

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, your doctor or pharmacist needs to know. You might need to stop taking menadiol sodium phosphate towards the end of your pregnancy.

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مايكل ستيوارت، MRPharmS

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Michael is a community pharmacist practicing in the Midlands and South Yorkshire with more than 20 years’ experience advising on medicines and medical conditions. He has a strong background in healthcare training, having produced and delivered training courses for pharmacy teams and staff of residential care settings, including nurses. He has also contributed to pharmacy advisory boards for the management of low acuity conditions in the community.

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Sultan Dajani qualified at the London School of Pharmacy in 1994 and became the youngest elected member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society council since its founding in 1842.

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